City Power has called on councillors and public office bearers in Johannesburg to lead by example by ensuring that their electricity and municipal service accounts are paid in full and on time, warning that non-payment by public representatives undermines efforts to improve revenue collection and service delivery across the city. The power utility says it has intensified engagements with residents, businesses, councillors and other stakeholders as part of a broader revenue enhancement programme aimed at improving compliance, strengthening finances and…

City Power has intensified its fight against electricity theft and infrastructure sabotage, warning that “no one is above the law” after the arrest of three contractor employees allegedly caught tampering with critical electricity infrastructure in Randburg. The arrests, made during a live intelligence-led operation on Tuesday, 2 June, mark the latest development in the utility’s campaign to combat infrastructure-related crime, which continues to cost millions of rand and threaten the stability of Johannesburg’s electricity network. The suspects, aged between 35…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of City Power has resigned, bringing to a close a decade-long tenure. African Times is in possession of the resignation letter, in which outgoing CEO Tshifularo Mashava confirms that she will step down effective March 30 2026. In a measured but reflective letter addressed to the board, Mashava said the decision followed “careful reflection and thorough consideration”, adding that she intends to pursue “personal and other professional interests”. Her departure comes at a critical time…

City Power has reaffirmed its confidence in its leadership after an independent forensic investigation cleared Chief Executive Officer Tshifularo Mashava and her executive team of any wrongdoing. The City Power Board announced that an independent review, commissioned earlier this year through the Audit and Risk Committee, found “no factual substantiation” for the allegations made in various media reports. The probe, led by Mncedisi Ndlovu & Sedumedi Attorneys (MNS), examined claims ranging from nepotism and unqualified appointments to irregular procurement and…

City Power has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision to postpone its urgent application against the Hawks to Friday, describing it as a necessary step to ensure fairness and legal compliance. The case arises from what City Power calls the “unlawful execution of a search warrant” by the Hawks’ Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) on 17 September 2025. The municipal utility is seeking an urgent interdict to suspend the execution of that warrant until the court hears full arguments…

A showdown is expected to unfold today in the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg) as City Power takes on senior government ministers and police officials. The case, brought by the City of Johannesburg’s electricity utility, City Power, against the Police Minister, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, and several other respondents, in what insiders describe as an attempt to protect the entity from political interference. According to court papers seen by African Times, the Police…

At a time when many South Africans are grappling with the daily strain of unreliable power, there is finally some good news. City Power has recorded its strongest quarterly performance in more than five years, achieving an impressive 87.5% of its performance targets in the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. The achievement comes despite the utility continuing to face crippling challenges such as vandalism, illegal connections, high bulk electricity costs, and financial constraints. The results, however, show that…

In a time when South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to crush dreams and fuel frustration, a beacon of hope has emerged. City Power, in partnership with UNISA Enterprise, Afric Training College, the Department of Labour’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and African Bank, has officially launched a bold new initiative aimed at tackling the scourge of joblessness among young people. The ambitious programme, unveiled at City Power’s Head Office in Reuven on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, seeks to equip 1,200…

City Power has moved swiftly to dispel what it terms “misleading and sensational” reports circulating in the media regarding a visit by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, to its head office earlier this week. Contrary to media claims suggesting that the Hawks “raided” City Power’s offices and confiscated documents and equipment, the municipal electricity utility has clarified that no such raid occurred. In an official statement issued by Isaac Mangena, General Manager for…